Once I felt sufficiently updated on my computer skills to begin my search for a legal assistant position, one of my first contacts was the placement service for the local county Bar Association.  I emailed my resume to the Director, and then we met to discuss my career goals.  The Director then arranged several interviews and before I knew it, I had my opportunity to re-enter the law firm setting. 

TIP:  Test your typing speed at TypingTest.Com so that you can have a true assessment of your skill level in this area.  

If you want to be successful in the paralegal world, it is imperative that you stay abreast of technology changes.  That is not an easy task!  Every single day brings new advances, new devices, software updates, and new tech terminology.  I realized this will be an ongoing task as computers are here to stay.  I began noting the software skills listed in the local professional job listings.  Law offices use some version of WordPerfect or Microsoft Word.

A friend had told me about Lynda.Com for software training.  There are literally thousands of training videos you can watch for many different software applications.  Lynda has now added a certificate program which you can use as documentation that you have completed certain training.  I signed up for the no-contract month-to-month plan and began work on those word processing skills.

I now know there are a number of other computer training web sites.  I'm sure some have advantages over others.  The important thing:  Pick one and begin updating your skills!  And don't forget to update that resume noting that recent training has been completed!